DESIGN OF BRIDGES

[Elective Course designated for M.Sc in Structural Engineering]

COURSE CODE:

EG 902

COURSE OUTLINE Introduction to various aspects of bridge structures. Selection of type. Fundamentals for design and analysis. Loads and forces. Grillage analogy. Theories of lateral load distribution and design of superstructures. Abutments, piers and their foundations. Bearings. Expansion joints. Construction Methods. Maintenance of bridges. Evaluation of existing bridges. DETAILS OF COURSE 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. 1.1 1.2 3. Introduction to Bridge Structures Historical review and Current issues Type of bridges and its characteristics Bridge type selection Fundamentals for Design and Analysis of Bridges Norms and standards General design requirements 30 Hrs 4 Hrs 3 Hrs

Analysis and Design of Bridge Superstructures 3.1 Bridge loading 3.2 Bridge responses 3.3 Analysis and design of slab bridges 3.4 Theory of lateral load distribution 3.5 Analysis and design of T beam bridges 3.6 Analysis and design of Plate girder and composite bridges 4.1 4.2 Analysis and Design of Bridge Substructures Bridge piers: Design considerations, Types of piers, Forces acting on piers, Stability analysis Bridge Abutments: Design considerations, Types of abutments, Forces acting on abutments, Stability analysis

4.

8 Hrs

5.

Bridge Foundations 5.1 Types of foundations 5.2 Design considerations 6.1 6.2 Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints Types and suitability of different types Construction and maintenance considerations

4 Hrs

6.

4 Hrs

7.

Methods of Bridge Construction 7.1 Description and suitability of different construction methods 7.2 Emergency construction of strategic bridges Bridge Maintenance and Rehabilitation 8.1 Type of maintenance 8.2 Rehabilitation and replacement needs Evaluation of Existing Bridges 9.1 Problems 9.2 Possible methods of assessment 9.3 Remedial measures for deficient bridges

2 Hrs

8.

3 Hrs

9.

2 Hrs

REFERENCES:

Surana, C. S. and Agrawal, R., Grillage Analogy in Bridge Deck Analysis, Narosha Publishing House, New Delhi, 1998. Tonias, D. E., Bridge Engineering: Design, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Modern Highway Bridges, McGraw-Hill International. Victor, D. J., Essentials of Bridge Engineering, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company, New Delhi. Baidar Bakht and Leslie G. Jaeger, Bridge Analysis Simplified, McGrawHill Book Company Raina, V.K., Concrete Bridge Practice: Analysis, Design and Economics, TATA McGraw-Hill Raina, V.K., Concrete Bridge Practice: Construction, Maintenance and Rehabilitation, TATA McGraw-Hill Swami Saran, Analysis and Design of Substructures, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company, New Delhi. The Indian Roads Congress (IRC), Standard Specifications and Codes of practices for Road Bridges, Sections I, II, III, IV, VI, VII and IX. AASHTO, Standard Specification for HIGHWAY BRIDGES